Guidebook for Barcelona
Sightseeing
Recently unearthed underbelly of this very historically significant part of the city provides a great chance to get a crash course in Catalan history and get some locally designed fancy souvenirs.
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Bornin kulttuurikeskus
12 Plaça ComercialRecently unearthed underbelly of this very historically significant part of the city provides a great chance to get a crash course in Catalan history and get some locally designed fancy souvenirs.
Shrouded in centuries of history and a literary charm courtesy of Ildefonso Falcones's big fat bestseller Cathedral of the Sea. Not to be missed on your sightseeing tour of Barcelona.
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Santa Maria del Marin basilika
1 Plaça de Santa MariaShrouded in centuries of history and a literary charm courtesy of Ildefonso Falcones's big fat bestseller Cathedral of the Sea. Not to be missed on your sightseeing tour of Barcelona.
It's only in the winter when you can ice-skate here but this is also where the airport bus drops you off and a good place to start shopping. Or to uncork your champagne on New Year's Eve.
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Catalonian aukio
Plaça de CatalunyaIt's only in the winter when you can ice-skate here but this is also where the airport bus drops you off and a good place to start shopping. Or to uncork your champagne on New Year's Eve.
Dedicated to Eulalia, co-patron of Barcelona, this is the real-deal of the city's sacral monuments. Remember all those snaps in front of a (neo)gothic church from Barna? That's where you take them!
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Barcelonan katedraali
s/n Pla de la SeuDedicated to Eulalia, co-patron of Barcelona, this is the real-deal of the city's sacral monuments. Remember all those snaps in front of a (neo)gothic church from Barna? That's where you take them!
La Boqueria is not only the most lavish of the Barcelona markets, it's a cultural institution, a legend. Spanish tapas bars and food stalls in sukh-like ambience are guaranteed to thrill your senses.
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Boquerian tori
91 La RamblaLa Boqueria is not only the most lavish of the Barcelona markets, it's a cultural institution, a legend. Spanish tapas bars and food stalls in sukh-like ambience are guaranteed to thrill your senses.
Drinks & Nightlife
The very heart of El Borne with a multitude of cafes and bars around which the life of the barrio revolves. Suitable both for a coffee and dessert stop-over as well as a night-time romp.
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Passeig del Born
Passeig del BornThe very heart of El Borne with a multitude of cafes and bars around which the life of the barrio revolves. Suitable both for a coffee and dessert stop-over as well as a night-time romp.
A real heaven for the wine-savvy. Small but stacked up to the ceiling and with a truly stunning view over the facade of Santa Maria del Mar church. Plain magic.
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Restaurante La Vinya del Senyor
5 Plaça de Santa MariaA real heaven for the wine-savvy. Small but stacked up to the ceiling and with a truly stunning view over the facade of Santa Maria del Mar church. Plain magic.
A classy hangout for locals and visitors alike, in the very heart of El Gotico. Originally dedicated to the art of pipe-smoking, wonderful place to dance tango, listen to jazz, talk and play pool.
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Barcelona Pipa Club
21 Carrer de Santa EulàliaA classy hangout for locals and visitors alike, in the very heart of El Gotico. Originally dedicated to the art of pipe-smoking, wonderful place to dance tango, listen to jazz, talk and play pool.
A focal point of La Rambla area's nightlife as well as a backdrop of several movies. Eat, dance and meet a stranger by the fountain in the middle of the square.
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Plaça Reial
1 Plaça ReialA focal point of La Rambla area's nightlife as well as a backdrop of several movies. Eat, dance and meet a stranger by the fountain in the middle of the square.
Food Scene
A good place to start your culinary explorations with a wealth of various restaurants.
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Carrer dels Flassaders, 9
9 Carrer dels FlassadersA good place to start your culinary explorations with a wealth of various restaurants.
The ultimate destination for the tapas enthusiasts. Make sure you carry cash, this place is all about old school.
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La Bombeta
3 Carrer de la MaquinistaThe ultimate destination for the tapas enthusiasts. Make sure you carry cash, this place is all about old school.
Pintxos and other delicious specialties of the Basque cuisine can be consumed here in a particularly enjoyable atmosphere. Very, very recommended!
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Euskal Etxea (Restaurant)
1 Placeta de MontcadaPintxos and other delicious specialties of the Basque cuisine can be consumed here in a particularly enjoyable atmosphere. Very, very recommended!
Gorgeous Mexican food at reasonable prices. Small terrace area in a wonderful El Borne surrounding.
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La Habana
156 C/ d'AragóGorgeous Mexican food at reasonable prices. Small terrace area in a wonderful El Borne surrounding.
A wonderful vegetarian restaurants that will delight even the die-hard carnivores. Some seats are very comfy sofas. Due to it's popularity it's a good idea to book a table at the weekend.
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Teresa Carles
2 C/ de JovellanosA wonderful vegetarian restaurants that will delight even the die-hard carnivores. Some seats are very comfy sofas. Due to it's popularity it's a good idea to book a table at the weekend.
However low key, this is one of the best places in Barcelona to go for a tasty sea food meal. Right in the centre of El Born.
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La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialHowever low key, this is one of the best places in Barcelona to go for a tasty sea food meal. Right in the centre of El Born.
A little gem in Raval run by two lovely girls from Neapol, frequented nearly exclusively by the locals. You can get a delightful menu for 10-12 euro. You are guaranteed to be satisfied.
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La Cucchiarella
20 Carrer de Sant RafaelA little gem in Raval run by two lovely girls from Neapol, frequented nearly exclusively by the locals. You can get a delightful menu for 10-12 euro. You are guaranteed to be satisfied.
A very successful gourmet take on the taps theme with an Australian twist. A lovely terrace area in a picturesque square in the heart of El Borne.
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El Atril
23 C/ dels CardersA very successful gourmet take on the taps theme with an Australian twist. A lovely terrace area in a picturesque square in the heart of El Borne.
Dionisos
27 Av. del Marquès de l'ArgenteraGreek food at it's best - and a generous selection of it.
Shopping
Keep your credit card to hand as you stroll up Passeig de Gracia - all your up-market clothes shopping needs will be provided for here. You will also find Gaudi's Casa Batllo and La Pedrera here.
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Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de GràciaKeep your credit card to hand as you stroll up Passeig de Gracia - all your up-market clothes shopping needs will be provided for here. You will also find Gaudi's Casa Batllo and La Pedrera here.
Everything Else
A focal point of Barcelona's tourism, a must-see when visiting the city.
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La Rambla
75 La RamblaA focal point of Barcelona's tourism, a must-see when visiting the city.
Arts & Culture
A mecca of Picasso admirers, hosts a particularly rich collection of painter's juvenilias. The museum offers a great opportunity to learn about Picasso's artistic development.
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Picasson museo
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaA mecca of Picasso admirers, hosts a particularly rich collection of painter's juvenilias. The museum offers a great opportunity to learn about Picasso's artistic development.
A monument of Catalan culture and a very interesting piece of architecture in itself. Hosts regular flamenco shows.
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Palau de la Música Catalana
4-6 C/ Palau de la MúsicaA monument of Catalan culture and a very interesting piece of architecture in itself. Hosts regular flamenco shows.
The most lavish of Gaudi's works, Güell Palace is a must-see on Barcelona's cultural route, a testament to it's author's flamboyant imagination.
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Güellin palatsi
3-5 Carrer Nou de la RamblaThe most lavish of Gaudi's works, Güell Palace is a must-see on Barcelona's cultural route, a testament to it's author's flamboyant imagination.
Essentials
However it can't replace the experience of exploring the nooks and crannies of La Boqueria but it offers very much the same in terms of food choices - at much more pocket-friendly prices.
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Mercat Santa Caterina
16 Av. de Francesc CambóHowever it can't replace the experience of exploring the nooks and crannies of La Boqueria but it offers very much the same in terms of food choices - at much more pocket-friendly prices.